Weekly Newsletter
KIMBERLIN ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE
February 3, 2025
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
- GPYP after school
THURSDAY
- Robotics Practice
FRIDAY
- 1st Grade Field Trip to Planetarium
- ALL parents must be provided with the opportunity to meet either in person or by phone/video.
- Parent meetings should be led by the teacher. Be prepared with data and information to share about the student. Do not rely on parents to ask all the questions or guide the conference.
- Each student should have a completed conference form and accompanying data (copies of reports should be made available if they were not previously sent home)
- Be sure to have parents sign-in or note dates/times of phone meetings as documentation
Valentine's Day Schedule
📢 STAAR: Test Security Online Training 📢
All K-5 Teachers, Specials, & Support Staff
📝 DUE FEB 7TH
With STAAR testing fast approaching, all professional staff who will or may assist in any capacity must complete the mandatory online training module. 🚀
Learning Management System (LMS)
If you need help accessing the course, please reach out to Christa.
Upcoming Testing Dates
KAE SMALL GROUP TESTING
Teachers complete the spreadsheet for small group kiddos!
Testing rooms are being prepared for students who benefit from a small group environment.
Please take a moment to complete the KAE Small Group Testing spreadsheet!
✔️ What to Do:
- Add: Any students who need small group testing this year.
- Check: The subject area(s) where they require small group testing.
- Review: Students listed on your grade-level page from last year. If they no longer need accommodations, highlight their name for removal.
- Notes: Use the Notes Section to provide any extra details.
Please complete the spreadsheet by 📅 Monday, February 3, 2025. 💙
For any questions, please reach out to Christa. Thank you for your help!
This week we are finishing out the unit “100% Accountable” by leading students to believe in their abilities, and also to see our failures as learning opportunities. Please look ahead to the activities on Thursday. They are simple and powerful, but need a tiny bit of preparation.
Grades 3-5 SEL "Grow Through Life"
National School Counselor's Week is Feb 3-7
Helpful Employee Information
Feb 17 - Professional Development Registration
From TLD:
🌟 Teaching and Learning Development (TLD) and other content departments are excited to facilitate district professional learning for all instructional staff on Monday, February 17, 2025.
🔗 Registration opens on Wednesday, February 5th, and closes on Thursday, February 13th. The links and details for the day will be posted on the PD Website: bit.ly/GISDPD25
GT 6 Hour Update!
LESS THAN HALF of our professional staff have submitted certificates for GT 6 Hour Update.
- If you have completed your 6 hours, please use this link to submit. (Always found on the bottom of our smores!)
- If you have NOT completed your 6 hours, remember that it is due by APRIL 16
Kara Coker is our campus liaison and can help you find trainings and locate certificates!
NEW Grant Opportunities!
Know of an UNMATCHED student in your class? Let us highlight them!
If you know a student whose story embodies the #GISDunmatched spirit, we’d love to hear from you! Please share their story by emailing tnbraziel@garlandisd.net and confirm the student has a media release. If selected, the Communications Department will interview the student for a spotlight story on our website and district social media.
Student-Led Showcase Flyer for Parents
FREE MONEY FOR TEACHERS!
Attached is the letter and form from PTA in order to claim your $75 classroom enrichment grant.
Additional Certification Opportunities for GISD Employees!
SHOUT OUTS!!!
SHOUT OUT TO...
Adriana, Melinda and Jessica from Rachel: Thank you all SO much for taking over and helping while I was out with my sick babies. Love working with you ladies!
Nurse Bee from Rachel: You’re doing an awesome job taking care of all those sick babies and keeping them feel at home when they don’t feel good!
Lori, Sarah, Najeda, Max from Becky: Thanks for making any and all adjustments to cover my gym and bus duties while I was out last week. I so appreciate you!
Kara, Christina, Mardi, Ms. Murdoch from Melissa Tilson: I want to thank you all for encouraging me to spend time with my family. I loved every moment of my time with my mom.
Stephanie Jenkins, Rosa & Stacy from Sarah Gibson: Thanks for helping with my bus while I was out sick!
Najeda McNeal from Sarah Gibson: Thank you for covering my morning gym duty while I was out sick! I appreciate you!
Team KAE from Sarah Gibson: Thanks for checking on me while I was out sick! And for wrangling Take Flight students ;)
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
FEBRUARY
10-28 Conference Window
11 College Day (jeans & college shirt)
11 Amplify Visit
14 Valentine Parties
17 District PD Day
18 Evening Parent Conferences
21 Spirit Stick Sales @ Lunches
22 District UIL Competition
27 Student-Led Showcase